The Knee
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Comparative Study
Continuous adductor canal blockade facilitates increased home discharge and decreased opioid consumption after total knee arthroplasty.
There is a growing interest in avoiding discharging patients to rehab to maximize outcome and minimize complications after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In addition, use of postoperative pain pathways that minimize opioid use is critical amidst the current opioid epidemic. However, the ideal pain regimen after TKA has yet to be determined. ⋯ Level III.